SIR BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a liquor-primary licence primarily intended for?
- Establishments where the primary purpose is the sale and consumption of liquor (Correct answer)
- Restaurants that serve food with liquor
- Manufacturing and distributing liquor
- Temporary outdoor events
Correct answer: Establishments where the primary purpose is the sale and consumption of liquor
A liquor-primary licence is for establishments like bars and nightclubs where the primary purpose is the sale and consumption of liquor, rather than food service.
Question 2: Under BC law, what hours are liquor-primary establishments typically permitted to serve alcohol?
- 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 AM
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM (Correct answer)
- 11:00 AM to midnight
Correct answer: 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Liquor-primary establishments in BC are generally permitted to serve alcohol from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM, though specific hours may vary by licence conditions.
Question 3: What does the term 'patron participation entertainment' refer to in BC liquor regulations?
- Watching a live band
- Activities like karaoke, dancing, or pool where patrons actively participate (Correct answer)
- Ordering food from a menu
- Watching sports on television
Correct answer: Activities like karaoke, dancing, or pool where patrons actively participate
Patron participation entertainment includes activities where patrons actively take part, such as karaoke, dancing, playing pool, or darts, as opposed to passive entertainment like watching TV.
Question 4: What is required before a licensee can make changes to their establishment's layout or capacity?
- Nothing, changes can be made freely
- Approval from the LCRB (Correct answer)
- Approval from neighbouring businesses
- A public vote
Correct answer: Approval from the LCRB
Licensees must obtain approval from the LCRB before making structural changes to their licensed area, altering capacity, or changing the nature of their establishment.
Question 5: What is the consequence of allowing a minor to remain in a liquor-primary establishment after 10 PM?
- No consequence if accompanied by a parent
- A contravention notice and potential enforcement action (Correct answer)
- A verbal warning only
- The minor must leave but no penalty applies
Correct answer: A contravention notice and potential enforcement action
Allowing minors to remain in liquor-primary establishments past the permitted hours is a contravention of the licence terms and can result in enforcement action against the licensee.
Question 6: Which document must be displayed prominently in a licensed establishment in BC?
- The business registration certificate
- The liquor licence (Correct answer)
- The fire safety certificate
- The health inspection report
Correct answer: The liquor licence
BC law requires that the liquor licence be displayed prominently in the licensed establishment where it is visible to the public.
SIR BC Liquor Control and Licensing Act 2
What is a liquor-primary licence primarily intended for?